# MFN586 - 2023 Holiday Winter Scene: Mint Souvenir Sheet, Canada
Canada
2023 Holiday Winter Scenes
- Continues Canada’s tradition of issuing secular and religious-themed holiday stamps each year
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Issuing Country: Canada
Value: Domestic Rate (Permanent), US Rate, & International Rate
First Day of Issue: November 2, 2023
Quantity Issued: 40,000
Format: Souvenir Sheets of 3
Why the stamp was issued: To continue Canada’s tradition of issuing festive holiday stamps.
About the stamp design: The three stamp designs picture snow-covered landscapes. The multilayered illustrations were created by artist Tim Zeltner. According to Canada Post, Zeltner “skillfully captures the frosty splendour of our Canadian winters, employing cool tones and layered images to provide a vivid sense of depth and perspective.” The scenes pictured include a mountain village (Permanent domestic rate), frozen pond (US rate), and rugged coastal landscape (international rate).
Special design details: The snowy areas of the stamp designs were overprinted with clear pearl ink to create a subtle effect that makes the snow appear more life-like.
Canada
2023 Holiday Winter Scenes
- Continues Canada’s tradition of issuing secular and religious-themed holiday stamps each year
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Issuing Country: Canada
Value: Domestic Rate (Permanent), US Rate, & International Rate
First Day of Issue: November 2, 2023
Quantity Issued: 40,000
Format: Souvenir Sheets of 3
Why the stamp was issued: To continue Canada’s tradition of issuing festive holiday stamps.
About the stamp design: The three stamp designs picture snow-covered landscapes. The multilayered illustrations were created by artist Tim Zeltner. According to Canada Post, Zeltner “skillfully captures the frosty splendour of our Canadian winters, employing cool tones and layered images to provide a vivid sense of depth and perspective.” The scenes pictured include a mountain village (Permanent domestic rate), frozen pond (US rate), and rugged coastal landscape (international rate).
Special design details: The snowy areas of the stamp designs were overprinted with clear pearl ink to create a subtle effect that makes the snow appear more life-like.